Baby Gap Ranch Reservoir
Baby Gap Ranch Reservoir is an earth dam located in Benton County, Washington, built in 2015. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baby Gap Ranch Reservoir
The primary purpose of Baby Gap Ranch Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Zirkle Fruit Company (private). It impounds the Yakima River near Prosser.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Washington dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Prosser |
| River/Stream | Yakima River |
| Coordinates | 46.24743, -119.79833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Zirkle Fruit Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA02057 |
| Federal ID | WA02057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |